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#633 of 992 private schools in NY
Houghton Academy
High School
9790 THAYER ST, Houghton, NY 14744
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#633 of 992
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About Houghton Academy
Houghton Academy is a private high school in Houghton, NY. Houghton Academy serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Houghton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Houghton Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Houghton Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Houghton Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
9790 THAYER ST, Houghton, NY 14744
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Houghton Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CUBA-RUSHFORD HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 14.2 miles away, in nearby Cuba), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRANKLINVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 16.2 miles away, in nearby Franklinville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LETCHWORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 14.3 miles away, in nearby Gainesville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houghton, see our Houghton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOL Fillmore | 3.5 mi | 7.7 |
| BELFAST SCHOOL Belfast | 6.2 mi | 7.6 |
| VALLEYVIEW AMISH SCHOOL Belfast | 9.1 mi | — |
| WHITE CREEK SCHOOL Friendship | 11.4 mi | — |
| MEADOW BROOK Black Creek | 11.4 mi | — |
| LETCHWORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Gainesville | 14.3 mi | 8.0 |
| LETCHWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Gainesville | 14.3 mi | 4.9 |
| LETCHWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville | 14.3 mi | 6.5 |
| CUBA-RUSHFORD HIGH SCHOOL Cuba | 14.2 mi | 9.3 |
| CUBA-RUSHFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Cuba | 14.2 mi | 6.0 |
| FRIENDSHIP CENTRAL SCHOOL Friendship | 15.2 mi | 7.6 |
| GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL Belmont | 14.8 mi | 7.3 |
| CASTILE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Castile | 15.3 mi | — |
| CUBA-RUSHFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cuba | 15.5 mi | 8.0 |
| DALTON-NUNDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nunda | 15.4 mi | 3.9 |
| DALTON-NUNDA SECONDARY SCHOOL Nunda | 15.4 mi | 5.1 |
| DALTON-NUNDA MIDDLE SCHOOL Nunda | 15.4 mi | 4.5 |
| ARCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Arcade | 15.4 mi | 7.1 |
| FRANKLINVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Franklinville | 16.2 mi | 8.3 |
| FRANKLINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Franklinville | 16.2 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,500
Median Home Value
$146,100
Median Rent
$933/mo
Population
2,186
College Educated
55.7%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
22.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Houghton Academy
What grades does Houghton Academy serve?
Houghton Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Houghton Academy?
Houghton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Houghton Academy rank in NY?
Houghton Academy ranks #633 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Houghton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Houghton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Houghton Academy a private school?
Yes, Houghton Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Houghton Academy a religious school?
Houghton Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Allegany County
- Phone
- (585) 567-8115
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